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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Love Story in Photos

Celebrate the couple's second wedding anniversary with their most enchanting moments

By
Jihan Basyah

May 19, 2020

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Held at the prestigious Windsor Castle on this day in 2018, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's royal wedding was an unforgettable moment. Two years after they said "I do," the pair continues to make headlines as one of the most-watched couples. From welcoming their first son to the family to stepping down from their royal duties, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are living life on their own terms. On their wedding anniversary, CR looks back at the couple's most touching love story moments.

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The couple first started dating in 2016, when they were set up on a blind date by a mutual friend. A year later, days before they announced their engagement, Prince Harry and Meghan were seen enjoying each other's company during the Invictus Games in Canada.

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On November 27, 2017, the royal couple announced their engagement at The Sunken Gardens at Kensington Palace.

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They visited Nottingham for their first official public appearance together a few days after their engagement.

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's wedding was held on May 19, 2018. Meghan wore an elegant wedding dress designed by Clare Waight Keller, then-artistic director of Givenchy.

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The royal couple sealed the deal with a kiss as they left St. George's Chapel after their wedding.

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While 600 people were invited to the royal wedding, it is believed that as many as 100,000 onlookers lined the newlywed's procession from Windsor Castle.

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Following their nuptials, Queen Elizabeth II hosted a reception in St. George's Hall and then Prince Charles held a second, more intimate gathering at Frogmore House. Here, they are seen leaving the last reception, where Meghan wore a Stella McCartney bridal look.

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Meghan couldn't keep her eyes off Prince Harry as they embarked on their 16-day tour visiting cities in Australia, Fiji, Tonga, and New Zealand in the fall of 2018. The trip also aligned with the announcement that the couple was expecting their first child.

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The couple shared a tender moment underneath an umbrella on a rainy day in Australia.

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On their trip, they many people along the way, including this five-year-old fan in Australia.

The couple went sailing on day two of the Invictus Games in Australia, appreciating the scenery while enjoying their quality time together.

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Experiencing Different Cultures

Visiting an exhibition in Tonga, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex had a pleasant time learning about different traditions while being in each other's company and sporting some handmade accessories.

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The Duchess of Sussex danced away as the couple visited Cape Town in South Africa.

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Getting Henna Tattoos

On a visit to Morocco in 2019, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex participated in a traditional Henna ceremony.

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The expecting couple attended a royal event at Buckingham Palace.

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Prince Harry whispered to his wife while watching a performance during a visit to Cardiff Castle.

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On May 6 2019, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex welcomed their newborn son Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor. Their baby boy was christened at a private ceremony at Windsor Castle just days after his birth.

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The family was happy to spend time together during a trip to South Africa.

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It was announced earlier this year that Prince Harry and Meghan would be stepping down from their roles as senior royals, although they get to keep their formal titles. On March 31, 2020, the couple cut ties with the monarchy and has been financially independent since then. The couple has been largely private since leaving their royal duties.

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As two years have passed since their royal wedding, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are blessed to spend their anniversary with their first son, Archie, together as a family living in Los Angeles, California.

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